Diamond Chants
Individuality is only possible if it unfolds
from Wholeness. - David Bohm
What are Diamond Chants?
Diamond Chants are composed by Leah, and are multi-genre musical settings of ecstatic poetry (Rumi, Hafiz, Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich and many others, including original poetry) that you can meditate, sing, and dance to.
Have a listen:
To listen to more, and to purchase:
Diamond Chants Volume 1: The Heart
Diamond Chants Volume 2: Wholeness
Diamond Chants Volume 3: There is A Voice
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Workshops & Song Circles
Diamond Chants workshops and song circles combine creativity and connection in a fun, nourishing and grounding environment. They are are designed to accommodate any group size and can be tailored for any occasion. Experience the transformative power of music and community as we harmonize together. Celebrate your unique voice in a atmosphere filled with joy, support and connection! Here are some participant testimonials.
Cypress Choral Music
Leah is thrilled to be collaborating with Cypress Choral Music, bringing to life a captivating 3-part SSA, TTB, and SAB choral octavo series. This partnership has allowed her to blend creativity and passion for choral music, resulting in pieces that resonate with both performers and audiences. Leah looks forward to growing her collection of new works and sharing them with the world! Visit her Cypress web page at https://cypresschoral.com/composers/leah-hokanson/
Bringing Diamond Chants to your congregation or community
Leah offers a range of workshops and song circles featuring the accessible, tuneful, groovy and spiritually meaningful Diamond Chants. She helps participants open their hearts, and connect with one another through their shared joy of singing. No musical background required, just a willingness to show up and sing together! Leah would love to bring this experience to your community, whether as part of a service, a retreat, or a standalone gathering.
Talks and Reflections
Alongside the workshops, Leah also offer talks and reflections on the theme of Sound, Belonging & Wholeness, including the healing power of sound and music, community music making and transcendence, how self-created sound and intentional listening helps us tap into our innate belonging in Wholeness, and other sound and music related topics. These talks are informative, interactive, and offer plenty of opportunities for group participation. They work well as standalone offerings (for a services, retreats, or gatherings) or as a grounding introduction before a hands-on singing workshop, giving people context for the experience before diving in. Please click here for a couple of talk samples.